Obituary for Richard Martin Robert Wall October 16 1962 – November 20th, 2017 On Monday, November 20, Richard Martin Robert Wall aged 55 of Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Penticton died at Penticton Regional Hospital. Lovingly remembered by his siblings Thomas Wall, Carol Cieslik, Vivien Abel and Delia Sutherland and numerous nieces and nephews. Known as […]
Archives for 2017
Advance Poll – 242 citizens participated
Town staff would not comment on whether this might be considered a light turnout for a first opportunity to vote. ODN anticipates total vote count for two days at just about 700 votes. 8 candidates in the race. Election Day is December 2nd.
Council now complete at PIB
The Penticton Indian Band has completed their by-election, electing five members to fill the seats on council left vacant by resignations earlier this year. In a by-election poll late Wednesday, PIB band members selected Kyle Alec (91 votes), Ernest Jack (132 votes), Fredrick “Fred” Kruger (162 votes), Joan Phillip (140 votes), Inez Pierre (145 votes). […]
Drop off at Oliver Place Mall
Thanks to the “TBS” store and Knights of Columbus – Oliver Many people making donations of cash, food and toys to the annual drive to help the needy at Christmas. See: left to right – Wayne, Maureen, Vince, Mike, Gary, and Dale
Signs of our times
New welcome signs around Osoyoos will cost $150K to have built and installed. Two two town councillors and 2 Destination Osoyoos staff picked a design option from Landmark Signs, which will cost $146,276. The option chosen was one of nine designs submitted. The Victoria-based sign company will remove and dispose of the current welcome signs and then install the new fixtures. […]
Senior Boys Volleyball team plays at Valley Championships
The senior boys volleyball team played a successful season and qualified for the Valley Championships held in Vernon on November 17th and 18th. The boys won their first three games against Summerland Secondary, Fulton Secondary, and Princess Margaret. Unfortunately , the boys lost their last two games to the rivals of George Elliot from Lake […]
Pleased as punch
Ribbon cutting and grand opening of new OIB offices morphed into a hockey gathering of old teams and uniforms along with the real Stanley Cup. Pictured cup security man who accompanies Reggie Leach – retired NHL’er. The new offices fully open for all to tour and enjoy. A reception held at the elementary school gym. […]
I can smell the coffee
Work and construction advancing at Senkulmen Industrial Park – Hwy location for new gas station and Tim’s